Power & Politics

Jan 30 2025 56 ep. 58 mins 3.3k
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Every weekday afternoon, Power & Politics guides Canadians through the country's political news, with a regular cast of political panellists and the continuously unfolding drama of the Canadian political scene.

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Trump says 'nothing' Canada can do to stop tariffs tomorrow

Jan 30 2025 59 mins  
The White House says 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10 per cent tariffs on China are coming tomorrow, and U.S. President Donald Trump says there's 'nothing' the countries can do to stop them. Power & Politics gets reaction from business leaders, members of the Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations and Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group Co-Chair Jo

Trump says 25% tariffs are coming Saturday, 'may or may not rise'

Jan 29 2025 47 mins  
U.S. President Donald Trump says that the U.S. will be imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods on Saturday, and will 'probably' decide if oil will be included tonight. Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould pitches her tariff relief policies, and argues for more and sooner leadership debates as she warns that the party doesn't need a 'coronation.' Plus, the Canada Border

U.S. threatens second round of tariffs on Canadian goods

Jan 28 2025 60 mins  
U.S. commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick is threatening two rounds of possible tariffs on Canada: emergency action on Feb. 1, and then wider-ranging measures in the spring. CBC senior foreign correspondent Katie Simpson reports the latest from Washington. Plus, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey breaks down the discussions on Canada's negotiating strategy after an

No 'traitors,' but misinformation an 'existential threat': Foreign interference report

Jan 27 2025 60 mins  
Former CSIS directors Ward Elcock and Richard Fadden break down the final report from the foreign interference inquiry that finds no evidence of 'traitors' in Parliament, but points to serious threats from misinformation, disinformation and transnational repression. Plus, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty — who was chair of NSICOP when it released a report sayi

Liberal Party approves 6 contenders, denies 1 for leadership race

Jan 26 2025 58 mins  
The Liberal Party has green-lit six contenders to run in its leadership race, but has shut out Ontario MP Chandra Arya and hasn't yet provided an explanation. Immigration Minister Marc Miller explains why he's the latest of a string of cabinet ministers to endorse Mark Carney. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to accusations she's undermining 'Team Canada' with her posi

Trump piles up attacks on Canadian trade, sovereignty

Jan 23 2025 53 mins  
Quebec Economy Minister Christopher Skeete responds to a new wave of U.S. President Donald Trump's near-daily attacks on Canada, including his claim that the U.S. doesn't need Canada's cars, lumber or food. Plus, The Writ's Éric Grenier breaks down polling from Ontario ahead of a provincial election call, and looks at whether the federal Liberal leadership race is improving t

Entries are closed. Who's running to replace Trudeau?

Jan 22 2025 58 mins  
The deadline to submit nomination papers for the Liberal leadership race has passed. Former government House leader Karina Gould and former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla make the case why they should be the next leader — and become the next prime minister. Plus, the Power Panel breaks down a wave of endorsements and which issues will be key to winning the race.

Team Canada braces for a trade war

Jan 21 2025 50 mins  
Premiers and the prime minister emerged from a meeting on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats with vows to tackle internal trade barriers to bolster the economy and calls for shoppers to buy Canadian. N.L. Premier Andrew Furey breaks down how the first ministers are approaching the uncertainty under Trump. Plus, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault explains why he's

Trump threatens Feb. 1 tariffs. Is Canada ready to match them?

Jan 20 2025 49 mins  
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand explains how the Liberals are preparing to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's Feb. 1 tariff threat, breaking down the prime minister's support for 'the principle' of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs in an interview from their cabinet retreat in Montebello, Que. Plus, Ontario reporters walk through Premier Doug Ford's sign

No day one tariffs, but Trump's threat endures

Jan 19 2025 66 mins  
U.S. President Donald Trump promised a trade 'overhaul' during his second inauguration, but didn't act on his threat of 25 per cent tariffs. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly discusses the federal Liberals' adjusted strategy from their cabinet retreat in Quebec. Former Canadian ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton reveals his insights on Trump's negotiating tactics from th